Dec 30, 2020
As noted by activist, author, and journalist Marty Rubin, “Parks and playgrounds are the soul of a city.” With 87 regional and local parks, 344 miles of horse and hiking trails, 19 golf courses and 31 public swimming pools --- and, the beach, Angelenos have myriad opportunities to “get out” and enjoy the...
Dec 29, 2020
As stated by noted author Fran Lebowitz “Los Angeles is a large city-like area surrounding the Beverly Hills Hotel.” Well, we do love the Beverly Hills Hotel, but the greater Los Angeles region is fortunate to possess a wide range of communities, attractions, and things to appeal to the 50+ million visitors who come...
Dec 28, 2020
As is said “a person’s gotta eat.” So, when our CivitasLA civic leaders take a rest from creating, building, and serving community, where do they go to dine? Well, Los Angeles offers an abundance of restaurants, possessing over 29,000 options (Bogota possesses over 34,000, while New York City comes in at around...
Dec 16, 2020
In California, the Arts contribute an exceptional amount to not only the cultural and creative capital of the state, but to its overall economic activity and well-being. With $650.3 billion in annual output in California and over $200 billion in annual output in the Greater Los Angeles area, creativity is a massive...
Dec 2, 2020
While the 12th largest city within Los Angeles County (with 88 separate jurisdictions), with a population of approximately 110,000, Inglewood has experienced unprecedented development. In 2016, the NFL’s Rams and Chargers announced a move to Inglewood. Subsequently, the landmark Forum was sold, renovated, and...